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DS 8383

1978 Porsche 911

Red Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1978 Porsche 91189,745 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8383
MakePorsche
Model911
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019
Pass 29 Sep 2017 23,521 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 22,663 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,556 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 21,130 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 20,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 18,180 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 17,550 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 17,550 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 17,309 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 17,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion started to near side rear sill areacorrosion started to near side front chassis

ehaust blow ing slightly

How Reliable is the Porsche 911?

Based on 977,057 MOT tests across 73,061 vehicles.

85.2%
Pass Rate
1,867
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
73,061
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,869
position lamp(s) not working 7,590
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,439
Headlamp aim too high 6,432
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,466
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DS 8383 is a 1978 Porsche 911 in Red with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1978 Porsche 911 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 89,745 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Porsche 911 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,869 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS 8383, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Porsche 911 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 48 years old, this Porsche 911 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS 8383 registered?

DS 8383 is a 1978 Porsche 911, first registered on 11 October 1978.

Is DS 8383 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 8383 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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